SKU: A0.1306520

Product Title: 100 Years by Five for Fighting - String Quartet Arrangement

Product Description:

Journey through the emotional tapestry of 100 Years by Five for Fighting with our enchanting string quartet arrangement. This rendition captures the timeless essence of the original song, making it a perfect choice for weddings, special events, and intimate performances. Plus, this versatile arrangement can be adapted for trio performances, excluding the viola part when desired.

Key Features:

1. **Timeless Elegance:** 100 Years is celebrated for its heartfelt lyrics and emotive melody. Our string quartet arrangement preserves the song's timeless essence while adding a classical touch, resulting in a captivating and emotionally charged performance.

2. **Versatile Ensemble:** This arrangement can be performed as a quartet or, when preferred, as a trio without the viola part, allowing for flexible configurations and accommodating the unique strengths of your musicians.

3. **Perfect for Various Occasions:** Whether you're planning a wedding ceremony, an intimate gathering, or a concert performance, this arrangement creates a memorable and romantic atmosphere for your special moments.

4. **Professionally Notated:** Our sheet music is professionally notated, ensuring that each member of your quartet or trio has meticulously crafted parts that harmonize seamlessly, resulting in a polished and expressive performance.

5. **Room for Artistic Interpretation:** While staying true to the original, our arrangement allows for artistic interpretation, giving your ensemble the freedom to infuse their unique style and emotions into the performance.

6. **Instant Digital Download:** Skip the wait for physical sheet music. With digital access, you can instantly download the sheet music, making rehearsal and preparation a breeze.

Let the poignant lyrics of 100 Years resonate through your string quartet or trio. This arrangement was thoughtfully designed to bridge the gap between contemporary sentiment and classical elegance, offering a timeless and emotionally charged musical experience. Order your copy today and embark on a musical journey that captures the depth of this beloved classic, leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

SKU: A0.1306495

Celebrate the beauty of a timeless classic with our enchanting violin and cello duet arrangement of 100 Years by Five for Fighting. This rendition captures the heartfelt essence of the original song, making it a perfect choice for weddings, special events, and intimate performances.

Key Features:

1. **Timeless Elegance:** 100 Years by Five for Fighting is known for its poignant lyrics and emotive melody. Our violin and cello duet arrangement preserves the song's timeless essence while introducing a classical touch, resulting in a captivating and emotionally charged performance.

2. **Versatile Usage:** This arrangement is ideal for a range of settings, from wedding ceremonies to intimate gatherings, creating a memorable and romantic atmosphere for your special moments.

3. **Professionally Notated:** Our sheet music is professionally notated, ensuring that both the violinist and cellist have meticulously crafted parts that harmonize beautifully, delivering a polished and expressive performance.

4. **Room for Artistic Interpretation:** While faithful to the original, our arrangement allows for artistic interpretation, granting your ensemble the freedom to infuse their unique style and emotions into the performance.

5. **Instant Digital Download:** Skip the wait for physical sheet music. With digital access, you can instantly download the sheet music, making rehearsal and preparation a breeze.

Allow the moving lyrics of 100 Years to resonate through your violin and cello duet. This arrangement was thoughtfully designed to bridge the gap between contemporary sentiment and classical elegance, offering a timeless and emotionally charged musical experience. Order your copy today and embark on a musical journey that captures the depth of this beloved classic, leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

SKU: A0.792764

Aaron Hettinga has arranged five fantastic Smears for Trombone and Piano by American composer Nathaniel Cleophus Davis. These Smears were very popular and cool to perform when they were composed over a century ago. Mr. Hettinga has combined all five of them into one collection. They are appropriate for a moderately advanced performers and are about 6 minutes in length each.

Here is an abridged description of them by Bass Trombonist Douglas Yeo.

African American trombonist, composer, and bandleader Nathaniel Cleophas Davis (also known as Nathan Davis) was born in Tennessee on August 14, 1888. By 1908, he had moved to Nashville where he directed the band at the Tennessee School for the Blind.

Among his musical compositions were five trombone features for band in ragtime style which included Oh, Slip It Man (1916), Mr. Trombonology (1917), and Miss Trombonism (1918). Upon returning from fighting in WWI, Nathaniel Davis continued writing ragtime trombone features including Master Trombone (1919) and a tribute to his wartime service in France, Trombone Francais (1921). Nathaniel Davis died in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 19, 1972, at the age of 84 and is buried in South View Cemetery, Atlanta.